Do you see what Vickie is using it for? She’s turned it into a traveling bobbin case! The bobbins actually stay on their sides within the little circle, but we laid them down to show them in the picture…you can carry around a whole lotta bobbins in a very compact and protective container that will keep them from unwinding all over the place.

Of course, now it’s on my mind that I need to go buy some TAPE just so that I can have the dispenser… ;c)

Great re-purpose idea! Also, keep in mind....those black and white plastic Salt and Pepper shakers from TupperWare which come apart...they hold pins and bobbins really well for traveling. Bobbins go in the white one (4-5 on their sides) and pins in the black one. Who needs salt and pepper anyway!! hahaFaye in Maine

I never saw this type of tape dispenser before but will be on the look out for one the next time I shop! My bobbins end up everywhere in my bag and machine when I travel to a class. Thanks for the great tip!

I'm married to Mr. 3M. Wonder why he hasn't brought me one of those little babies home. I'll have to have him get me one. I love sales going up. Helps his profit sharing which helps me support my quilting habit. Thanks all! lol

I have one but I replaced the regular tape with the removable kind for paper piecing and have it in my travel bag.. will have to get at least one more. they come in different colors so can have bobbins for different machines in different colors.

I came across with this dispenser only a while ago and it was actually a hallelujah-moment for me! You see, when having a hobby that tricky as cosplay, being creative is needed. And in this case, this kind of dispenser was just perfect for my costume's ponytail donuts.. can't really explain it, but I've made a post about it o/ http://the-vertex.blogspot.com/2012/05/ling-progress.html I just wish there was a bigger size for these, because I need something very similar for my bracelets 8C